You’ve loved and cared for this animal — emotionally, physically, financially. He hasn’t. He hasn’t asked about the dog’s wellbeing, paid for vet care, or offered companionship. Now, suddenly, he wants the dog? That’s not love — it’s leverage. In abusive dynamics, pets are often used: To hurt the survivor (e.g., threatening or trying to take the… Read More 🐾 The Dog: Love as Leverage